AFFFF26: Treasure Hunters: On the Tracks of Khufu

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Le Secret de Khéops

What if Egypt’s greatest treasure – the lost treasure of Pharaoh Khufu – were not buried beneath the sands, but hidden in the heart of Paris?

This crazy theory obsesses Christian Robinson (Fabrice Luchini, The Mystery of Henri Pick, AF FF20), a brilliant yet wildly unconventional archaeologist who becomes convinced of its truth after uncovering a strange inscription during illegal excavations in Cairo. Certain that the key lies in the clues left behind by the first director of the Louvre, Robinson launches into an extraordinary treasure hunt across Paris.

From the labyrinth of the Louvre’s archives to the shadowed chambers of the Château de Malmaison, Robinson follows a trail that may rewrite history. He is joined – willingly or otherwise – by his daughter Isis (Julia Piaton, Like a Prince, AF FF25) and his grandson Julien (Gavril Dartevelle). The three form an unlikely trio, propelled by the dream of uncovering the most spectacular archaeological find of the 21st century.

Directed by Barbara Schulz, the film is inspired by true historical threads, including Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign and the astonishing artefacts brought back to France. With wit and imagination, it blends fact and fiction into a spirited adventure through time, museums and family bonds.